Caroline Kennedy, cousin to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., penned a scathing letter warning senators about the danger her relative poses if elected to the position of health and human services secretary. She calls him a "predator" and alleges that he has harmed family members and the parents of sick children.
Kennedy's letter was sent to lawmakers ahead of his confirmation hearing on Wednesday in an attempt to deter his appointment. She claims that his "crusade against vaccination" has served to benefit him financially and that his actions contradict his public statements.
Kennedy alleges that her cousin discouraged parents from vaccinating their children while vaccinating his own children. She also claims that he influenced other members of the Kennedy family "down the path of drug addiction."
Kennedy states that her father, President John F. Kennedy, and her uncle, former US attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, would be "disgusted" by her cousin's actions.
This is not the first time Kennedy has warned the public about her relative's views. She previously told reporters that she believes "Bobby Kennedy's views on vaccines are dangerous."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is among Trump's most controversial cabinet picks. Even Republican senators that support Trump find his anti-vaccine stance to be questionable. Kennedy can only afford to lose three Republican votes to be confirmed.
10 Comments
Eugene Alta
👏 The families of the victims of RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine propaganda deserve justice. It's time for him to be held accountable.
Loubianka
😤 What a low blow! This is clearly a character assassination attempt aimed at derailing RFK Jr.'s nomination.
KittyKat
🤬 What a betrayal! Caroline Kennedy should be ashamed of herself for attacking her own family member.
Katchuka
😠 This is just personal vendetta disguised as concern for public health. We see you, Caroline!
BuggaBoom
🤬 This is absolutely repulsive. How can anyone who has harmed their own family be considered for such an important position?
Michelangelo
👏 Public health and safety must come before anything else. We cannot trust RFK Jr. with such a crucial position.
ZmeeLove
😠 This is a political witch hunt, plain and simple. RFK Jr. will not be silenced!
Africa
😤 We need leaders like RFK Jr. who are not afraid to speak the truth about vaccines. Shame on Caroline for trying to stop him.
Muchacha
😠 Disgraceful! Shame on Caroline Kennedy for speaking out against her own cousin. This is nothing but a political attack.
Mariposa
🤬 This is all about corporate profits and protecting Big Pharma. RFK Jr. is exposing their dangerous agenda.